WNBA players get a big pay increase with new collective bargaining agreement

NPR | By A Martínez

Published March 24, 2026 at 4:39 AM EDT

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile {KAHS-tah-bul} about the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement, which will see substantial salary increases for players.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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